Teddy and Callie filled Arizona in on some of the hospital workings as they made their way into the hospital. As they approached Tim's room they heard several voices inside. Arizona's face lit up when she recognised the voices, throwing open the door "MOM" she shouted.

Callie and Teddy stood back as Arizona launched herself at the older blonde woman standing beside Tim's bed. Callie could see this woman was an older, more matronly version of Arizona. Her mouth opened as her daughter engulfed her in a bone crushing hug. "Arizona, my baby" the woman cried returning the hug, pulling back briefly to look at her daughter's face before smothering it in kisses. Eventually Arizona pulled back , whining "Mom". Her mother shushed her "I haven't seen you in six months, I have saved up a lot of kisses for my baby girl. Arizona rolled her eyes and spotted another figure on the other side of the bed. "Dad!" she squealed and hugged the tall man who had been silent since they had entered the room. Callie had noticed him while Arizona was being hugged by her mother. He was tall with short sandy hair that was now generously mixed with grey. His blue eyes were paler than his daughter but the deep affection in them belied the seemingly distant posture. He closed his eyes as he hugged his daughter and Callie noticed his wife wipe tears from her eyes. After the emotional reunion Callie stepped forward to look at Timothy's chart. Arizona cleared her throat and introduced her "Mom, Dad this is Doctor Callie Torres, Tim's surgeon". Callie held out her hand to the older woman in greeting "Mrs. Robbins" she started to say but was quickly enveloped in a hug "Call me Barbara, my dear, anyone who is going to help my son walk again gets a hug". Callie accepted the hug and smiled at Arizona's embarrassment. Her father stepped forward and shook hands with Callie " You can call me Colonel, Doctor Torres"

"Dad" "Daniel" all three Robbins in the room rebuked the man.

The twinkle in his eye and slight smirk at Callie told her he was only winding his family up. She returned the smile and shook his hand. "Colonel Sir" He nodded and finally turned to greet Teddy with a hug. Wow a lot of hugging, thought Callie and immediately thought of her own parents and the lack of such tactile expressions as she grew up and now, since she had told them of her bisexuality, not even verbal communication. She shrugged it off and looked at Timothy's chart. Arizona had noticed the change in Callie and the sadness that crossed her features before she shook it off and replaced it with a professional smile.

" So Timothy, you will be taken for x-rays and scans so I have the most up to date information for tomorrow. Your bloods and vitals will be monitored to ensure you have no infection and are fit for surgery. Do you have any questions?"

"How long will the surgery take" he asked.

Callie responded "I hope not more than 4-6 hours but there is a lot of work to be done to the damaged tissue and muscle and I won't know the full extent of it until I am in there"

Looking at Daniel and Barbara Robbins she continued "so if it takes longer I don't want you to be worried that something has gone wrong".

"What about the second operation" Daniel asked.

"We are planning to get through most of the work tomorrow. I don't know if we'll be able to get it all done in one go, but if we don't ,barring any post op complications, we will go in again after 7 days to finish the repair. After that the hard work starts" she turned to look at Timothy "You are going to start physical therapy which will take months and probably will be very painful to begin with "she said apologetically.

"Are you planning on stating in Seattle for your recovery?, I can refer you to a physical therapist here" she asked.

He looked at his parents and Arizona "We haven't discussed that yet but I would like to do it in San Diego if that's possible".

"We will be looking after him until he's fit enough to work" Barbara said.

Callie looked at Arizona, knowing how close she was to her brother and wondering if she had hoped he'd stay in Seattle. As if reading her mind Arizona said "He'll need full time care especially in the beginning and with my new job here I can't do it"

Timothy grasped her hand "Don't feel too bad sis, if I was here none of the cute nurses would even look at you"

Callie looked around as everyone laughed, even the colonel and was amazed at the casual acceptance of Arizona's sexuality, especially having just thought of her own family's behaviour towards her. They're the freakin Brady bunch she thought.

"Okay, I'll see you later Timothy when all your test results are back" she nodded to everyone else in the room, her gaze lingering on Arizona's before exiting the room.

Arizona hurried after her missing the knowing glances exchanged between Teddy and her family. "Callie" she called as she hopped towards the nurse station on her crutches. Callie had started issuing instructions for Timothy's tests to a nurse and stopped to look at Arizona.

"Sorry to interrupt, please finish up, I'll wait" Arizona mumbled an apology. Callie turned to the nurse "Have Lexie Grey paged and give her these instructions, thanks Colleen" she handed the chart to the dark haired nurse and turned to Arizona. Arizona didn't miss the hungry look the nurse gave Callie who seemed oblivious the effect she had on the nurse.

"Arizona?" she questioned.

"Oh, yeah, sorry" Arizona stuttered, surprised at the rush of jealousy towards the nurse "first Mark now Colleen" she thought. "Do you want to have lunch with me?" she blurted out.

"Won't you be catching up with your parents?" Callie asked.

"I'll be spending the day with them and I wanted to buy you lunch to thank you for letting me stay last night"

"You don't have to do that" Callie replied.

"I know, but I want to" Arizona smiled, hoping her dimples would have their usual effect and sure enough Callie returned the smile.

"Okay, my office is right around the corner" she pointed down the corridor. "I'll meet you there at 1, we can head to the cafeteria then or there's a nice bistro down the street I go to sometimes"

"Great "Arizona replied "1 o'Clock, it's a date".

Callie raised her eyebrow "a date huh". #Arizona blushed and was about to correct herself but then said with confidence "Yes, a date" and turned to head back to Timothy's room before Callie could respond. Callie looked at here retreating back and smiled already looking forward to lunch.

When Arizona re-entered her brother's room all eyes looked at here expectantly "What?" Arizona asked.

"Dr. Torres seems nice dear" Barbara said "and Teddy tells us she's single , and into the ladies". Arizona looked at Teddy and tilted her head "Really Teddy?".

Arizona rarely told her mother anything about her love life , not because she had anything to hide but because her mother was a notorious romantic who was constantly trying to match make for both her children and in recent years had made no secret of her desire for grandchildren. Arizona could see the wheels turning in her mother's head and knew she was already planning a wedding for her and Callie. Teddy laughed and whispered "serves you right, I told you to stay away from Callie" into Arizona's ear as she left the room.

Callie entered her office just before 1. She took off her white coat and checked her reflection in the small mirror she kept in her office. She was one of the few attendings to have her own office, one of the perks of taking on a research project. She had spent the morning in the lab doing her cartilage research so hadn't changed into her normal scrubs. She turned towards the door as she heard a gentle knock and opened it to reveal the person she had been thinking of for most of her morning. "Hey, I 'll just grab my jacket and we can go to the bistro, it's just down the street so you won't have far to go with those crutches" she said as she picked up her jacket and purse, not missing the appraising look the blonde had given her. She couldn't believe how aroused she felt just by that look and took a deep breath before turning around to face Arizona.

The bistro was busy and they were given a cosy table for two in the back, thanks to a friendly waitress who recognised Callie as a regular customer and a generous tipper. Arizona smiled at how oblivious Callie was to the reactions of people she encountered, first Colleen and now this waitress. "So what do you recommend" she asked Callie as they both looked at the menus.

"They do good sandwiches" Callie replied. Arizona frowned and shook her head "I don't really like sandwiches".

"Me either" Callie smiled at her.

"How do you know they are good then?" Arizona asked playfully.

"I have been here with some sandwich lovers" Callie answered in a similarly playful tone.

"You bring a lot of your dates here? Arizona enquired still keeping her tone light, even though the thought of Callie here on dates with others darkened her mood.

"No , I have been here with Teddy and Bailey, both sandwich lovers" Callie replied, pleased momentarily at the jealous look on Arizona's face but not wanting to play on it. She knew what it was like to be engulfed with jealousy and wouldn't wish it on anyone, especially Arizona.

"The Caesar salad is good "she offered and they both ordered the salad when the waitress came to take their order. They spent a long moment just looking at each other, in a comfortable silence. Callie felt she could stare at Arizona all day but decided to take the opportunity to find out more about this woman.

"So your parents seem lovely, they must be so happy to have you guys back " she saw Arizona's face light up ,

" Yeah, that was the worst thing about being over there, missing them and knowing how terrified they were for our safety. We are very close" she laughed as Callie nodded "though usually not like you saw this morning, those were extenuating circumstances".

"I thought it was lovely" Callie replied "I wish my family loved me like that" she said wistfully and then, realising what she had let slip, seeing the compassionate look in Arizona's eyes apologised "I'm sorry , that's not first date conversation".

Arizona reached across the table and held Callie's hand "Maybe we'll save that for our second date, I already know what we'll be doing on our third date" she said winking at Callie. Her mood immediately lighted Callie linked their fingers on the table.

"I like your confidence Doctor Robbins" .

"What else do you like about me?" Arizona asked playfully.

Callie tilted her head and thought before answering " I like that I've only known you 24 hours and sitting here holding hands feels like the most natural thing in the world. I like your family, I like that I am going to get to see you every day, I like kissing you and I like that you have already committed to two more dates with no effort on my part" .

Arizona gazed back at Callie "Are you saying I'm easy?"

"That's what you picked up on?" Callie laughed.

"What do you like about me ?" Callie asked, again keeping the mood playful but Arizona picked up the smallest hint of insecurity.

With a serious look in her eyes she said " I like that you have been a good friend to Teddy, I like how you talk to your patients, and their crazy parents" She continued after Callie laughed at her reference to her parents,

" I like that you don't know me but gave me a bed for the night, I like the feeling of your fingers on my skin and the feeling of your lips on mine" she ended on a whisper.

Their connection was broken as the waitress arrived with their order. For the remainder of their lunch they talked about working at the hospital, Timothy's surgery and life in Seattle. Callie looked at her watch and couldn't believe they had been there for over an hour.

"Shoot, I have to get back" she said. Arizona insisted on paying for their 'date' and as they left Callie's hand rested on the small of Arizona's back as they walked back to the hospital.

As they stopped outside Timothy's room Callie asked "Do you want to stay with me tonight?" Arizona hesitated and Callie ploughed on " Not like you're thinking, I know THAT is for our third date. I mean if your parents are staying with Teddy you are welcome to use my spare room while they are in town. I'll try and control myself".

Arizona moved closer and cupped the back of Callie's head pulling her towards her and pressing her lips against Callie's. Taken by surprize Callie froze before deepening the kiss briefly then pulling back. Arizona stepped back. "What was that for? "Callie asked, her voice husky.

"That's was our end of first date kiss" Arizona replied with a satisfied smile. "And I'd love to stay with you tonight Callie" she said as she turned towards Timothy's room. Callie stared after her before looking around to see if anyone had seen the kiss, relieved with no-one was in sight. She had given this hospital plenty of material for rumours and she was determined this thing with Arizona, whatever it was , was not going to be reduced to gossip fodder.

Later that evening, Callie, having reviewed Timothy's chart made her way to his room along with Miranda Bailey who would be scrubbing in on the surgery to help with the tissue and muscle damage repair. Timothy was sitting up in the bed holding playing cards with Arizona and her mother on one side of the bed and the colonel on the other, all intently looking at their cards. Callie cleared her throat and four pairs of blue eyes looked at her. Arizona's face that had been frowning in concentration seconds before broke into a wide smile when she saw Callie.

"Hi everyone, this is Doctor Miranda Bailey, she will be helping with the surgery tomorrow. Doctor Bailey this is Timothy Robbins and his parents Miste- I mean Colonel Robbins and Barbara Robbins and this is Doctor Arizona Robbins , his sister, who is actually starting here in Peds in a few weeks" Miranda Bailey shook hands with everyone and couldn't help but notice the way Callie looked at Arizona . "Lord help us" she thought "here we go again" having been reluctantly dragged into personal conversations with Callie Torres over the years and watching helplessly as this big hearted woman got hurt time and time again. That was the reason she didn't do personal but Callie had made her break that rule and she cared about her, though she would never tell her that. She eyed Doctor Robbins and hoped her look conveyed to this admittedly striking woman not to mess with Dr. Torres or she would face Doctor Bailey's wrath. Arizona gulped at the threatening look in Doctor Bailey's eyes and wondered what the hell she had done to deserve that. She was roused from her thoughts as Callie went through Timothy's test results, saying all was okay and they had scheduled the surgery for 10am.

"Now, I'm gonna have to ask you all to leave. Its past visiting hours already and you Mr. Robbins need your rest for tomorrow as you all do. It's going to be a long day " Miranda said. Many hugs and kisses later, they all left Timothy's room.

"Honey we have the key to Teddy's so we're going to go straight there now and order in for dinner, are you coming with us" the Colonel asked Arizona.

She glanced at Callie "No dad, Dr. Torres has kindly offered me the use of her spare room while I'm here so I can be nearer the hospital"

Barbara hugged Callie "You are so good Dr. Torres". Callie accepted the hug, ignoring the scoffing sounds of Miranda Bailey behind her "nearer the hospital my ass" she muttered loud enough for Callie and Arizona to hear. Oblivious, Barbara hugged Arizona and they left. Arizona looked at Bailey " Have you something to say to me Dr. Bailey?" slightly pissed at this woman's attitude towards here even though they had just met.

Callie , knowing the cause of Miranda's attitude turned pleading eyes to Miranda. Miranda rolled her eyes "No Dr. Robbins I have nothing to say to you ..yet. Don't give me a reason" she turned and walked away.

Arizona turned confused eyes to Callie " What was that about".

Callie put her hands on Arizona's shoulder " I'm sorry, don't worry, she's just protective of me, it's nothing personal against you".

Arizona calmed down at the feel of Callie's hands on her and the imploring look in her eyes. "Oh" she said " I'm glad you have people looking out for you Callie but you won't need protection from me".

Callie nodded "let's get out of here".

"Can I please take a shower Callie, please Dr, Torres" Arizona fluttered her eyelashes at Callie as they entered the apartment. She had only been able to wash herself with a washcloth and basin since her operation to remove the shrapnel. Now that she wanted to get closer to Callie physically as well as emotionally, she wanted to feel at her best. Callie looked at this adorably cute woman, flashing those dimples with that pleading look in her eyes.

"How did your parents deny you anything "she murmured shaking her head,.

"They didn't " Arizona grinned back.

Callie reached into her purse and pulled out some packages. I got some waterproof dressings from the clinic today and also this covering for your cast so yes you can have a shower".

Touched that Callie had thought of her needs today, she approached her and kissed her on the cheek. As she pulled back and looked at Callie she whispered her thanks.

"Can you put on the dressings?" she continued in a husky voice.

"Sure" Callie gulped. Just take off your top. I'll give you a towel to cover your, um, front" she got a towel from the bathroom and returned to the kitchen to find Arizona sitting on the kitchen stool with her top removed, facing away from her. She handed her the towel and Arizona folded against her front. Knowing the effect she was having on Callie , Arizona decided to have a little fun. As Callie removed each of her dressings Arizona mused "Doesn't it seem silly using this towel?" "What do you mean " Callie asked concentrating on cleaning Arizona's injuries and putting cream on them. "Well it is only covering my breasts, which you will probably be seeing and touching in a few nights anyway, so it's no big deal if you see them now is it?" she asked innocently.

Callie closed her eyes at the thoughts of Arizona's breasts in her hands, her own nipples hardening at the thought. She shook her head and realising Arizona's playful intent said as nonchalantly as she could "its no big deal, if you want to show them to me now I'm sure its nothing I haven't seen before".

Arizona laughed realising Callie had caught to her attempt to rattle her. As Callie placed the last dressing she asked Arizona to turn around so she could cover the cast with the waterproof film. Arizona swivelled the stool, wrapping the towel around her and tying it in the front and Callie made sure not to make eye contact. She crouched down in front of the blonde and started to cover the cast. Arizona looked at Callie as she concentrated on her task and felt a wave of warmth towards this woman, not sexual, though that was certainly lurking within her, but warmth at the kindness in the brunette. The care she had shown towards her brother and parents, the care towards herself, selflessly offering her home and the tender way she changed her dressing and now kneeling before her readying her cast so Arizona could shower. Callie stood up and smiled that radiant smile at Arizona, "All set" and held out her hands to help Arizona off the stool. Arizona grasped her hands and pulled Callie closer "Thank you Callie" she murmured , looking into those deep brown eyes, hoping Callie could see the genuine gratitude in her own eyes.

Still holding her hands she lifted up and kissed Callie full on the mouth. Their lips parted and the kiss deepened. Arizona released one hand to cup the back of Callie's neck pulling her deeper into the kiss and using the other one to grasp Callie's hip. Callie's hands circled Arizona's waist and as they broke from the kiss to catch their breath, they rested their foreheads against each other. Looking into eachother's eyes they simply smiled, knowing that tonight was not the night to take this any further. Callie sighed and moved her hands lower, grasping Arizona by the butt and squeezing. Arizona let out a surprised yelp and Callie laughed releasing her but not before swatting her butt.

"Just so you know, it'll be your ass I'll be looking at and touching " she turned towards the kitchen,

" Enjoy your shower, I'm going to make us some chicken curry". Arizona realised her mouth was open staring after Callie " an ass woman, who'd have thought" she wondered before making her way the shower.

After a long heavenly shower, Arizona quickly dried her hair and dressed in sweat pants and a T-shirt before joining Callie in the kitchen, where the delicious smells served as a reminder of yet another of Callie's talents. As they sat beside eachother in the kitchen, eating dinner and sipping on white wine, they chatted about anything and everything but nothing too deep. Callie learned about Arizona's travels as a child, her time in John Hopkins, her work for the Carter Madison Foundation as well as some entertaining high school stories about herself and Tim and their friend Nick, who was also serving overseas. Arizona learned snippets of Callie's childhood growing up in Miami, that her family were very wealthy, she went to private school , she had an older sister Aria who she spoke to frequently but did not mention her parents. She talked about working at Seattle Grace and living in the basement and her failure as chief resident. They each kept their stories light-hearted knowing if the relationship continued, the heavy stuff would have to be revealed later. For now though, they were simply enjoying each others company and trying to get to know the type of person each was, their likes, favourite food, favourite books, music etc.

They washed and dried the dishes side by side before Callie reluctantly decided to call it a night.

" I have to go to bed. I have a very important surgery tomorrow, a VIP patient".

"VIP huh?" Arizona replied.

"Yes, his family have connections. I heard his sister is a real hardass" Callie smiled.

Arizona placed her hands on Callie's hips "there's that word again , ass, you really have a thing for them?"

Callie grinned and leaned down to give Arizona a quick but hard peck on the lips and another squeeze of her butt.

"Goodnight Doctor Robbins".

"Goodnight Doctor Torres " Arizona replied with another peck to Callie's lips and headed for her bedroom. Callie was just closing her own bedroom door when Arizona called out "just so you know, I'm a boob woman Callie" and closed her bedroom door. Callie laughed and for the second night in a row went to sleep with a smile on her face.